1. RW back off holiday, asked about Keenan's article and sacked for his collaboration in said article

2. RW back off holiday, told what budget is and/or some of that budget will be used to fund AL signings and RW told to accept it

3. RW back off holiday, AL not happy with relegation and looking at a managerial plan B and today was earliest meetings, paperwork and announcement could be made

Whichever way, it's now known AL has pumped millions in already and publicly committed to club long term with expressed aim to return to L1 then Championship ASAP investing further into club. Obviously RW, upon reflection, isn't the person to achieve this and AL now has his own person in mind. In AL I trust

Here's a 4th possible scenario:

AL decides he wants to replace Wellens at the end of the season, several months ago. He identifies his preferred candidate who is working elsewhere. AL doesn't want the club to be managerless for a significant period of time so leaves Wellens in post until his preferred candidate is available. Preferred candidate becomes available, Wellens is sacked.

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AL decides he wants to replace Wellens at the end of the season, several months ago. He identifies his preferred candidate who is working elsewhere. AL doesn't want the club to be managerless for a significant period of time so leaves Wellens in post until his preferred candidate is available. Preferred candidate becomes available, Wellens is sacked.